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instagram, v.3

I've barely had time to blog, tweet, Pinterest [there's so much to keep up with, no?] these days ... but still loving Instagram.  Here are a few snapshots from recent weeks ...

Hope everyone is doing well and happy Friday!!

2012 National Stationery Show

So, we're just a couple of weeks away from our debut at the National Stationery Show.  And I must admit, I am super excited.  Its a whole lot of work [especially right in the middle of wedding season] but its been so much fun to work on. Here's the mailer we sent out a few days ago to potential retailers ...

The feedback has been great + I'm so grateful [and relieved!] for that.  If you're going to the show, stop by our booth [no. 1768] -- I'd love to meet you!

recent press

We've had the great fortune of having some amazing press recently, including a feature in yesterday's Washington Post [!] ...

You can see the Washington Post article here.  A big thank you to Southern Living [and Cory!] for doing such a great story on stationery designers and shops - we appreciate the love.  And it was definitely a career highlight to be asked to design something for Martha Stewart Weddings, featured in the December issue. 

old town alexandria favs

I have lots of love for Old Town Alexandria, not only because its where our shop + studio is located but because its a super charming area with lots of great locally owned shops.  Here are my favorites eats + shops ...

If you visit D.C., its a 15 minute drive from the city and about a 20 minute metro ride. Worth an afternoon visit! : )

Shop links: Fromagerie, Butcher's Block, Red Barn Mercantile, Fifteen/Eleven, Society Fair, Lavender Moon Cupcakery, Pop's Ice Cream, Brabo Tasting Room, Olio Olive Oil  

[all images from respective sites]

Fifteen/Eleven :: creative workshops

We posted some new creative workshops taking place at our shop Fifteen/Eleven, including a letterpress workshop that I [love] to teach ...

Go here for workshop information! 

simplesong :: calendar sale

We have a limited stock of calendars left + they are now on sale for $14 ...

Get them while they last! 

simplesong :: winter intern

We are now hiring for our winter intern!

Click on the above image for details on the internship and to apply.  Thanks! 

simplesong :: holiday + discount

We're gearing for holiday in the studio + shop!  I've gotten so many inquiries for our personal holiday cards from last year that I'm offering a similar version for purchase along with a few other holiday designs.  And for just the next few weeks, we're bringing back some of our custom blind impression cards -- perfect for gift giving ...

All orders will also recieve a 15% discount, through 11.22.11.  Use coupon code holiday for the discount.  Happy shopping!  

Fifteen/Eleven - 9/15/11

My little shop, Fifteen/Eleven, opens this week on 9/15/11!!  We've been working hard on it this summer pulling together a very curated collection of our favorite paper goods and small gifts.  I am super excited [and a little nervous] for everyone to see ...

The shop is definitely a little dream come true and its come together even better than when I first came up with the idea in my head.  I'm so overwhelmed by the support and kindness of friends, family, vendors and the local industry and press.  So, I just want to say thank you.  And a special thank you to Christine...who loves the shop just as much as I do. SIMPLESONG has been busier than ever .... so I could not do it without her and I'm so fortunate to have her working at the shop.  

We both hope you'll come by and say hello. xoxo 

[photo by talented Kate Headley + logo by sweet Erin Jang]

fifteen/eleven branding

I'm excited to share the logo + [simple] website for Fifteen/Eleven ...

I'm working with the VERY talented Erin Jang who is a also dear old friend on the shop's branding [how lucky are we to work with her on this?!]. The site is live and we're currently working on a bunch of other packaging components. Very much looking forward to sharing those too.